Information Package / Course Catalogue
Pathology of Zoonotic Diseases
Course Code: VPT664
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The pathological findings in zoonotic diseases shaped by bacterial agents, differential diagnosis of these diseases and the precautions to be taken will be discussed in detail.

Course Content

The pathological findings in zoonotic diseases shaped by bacterial agents, differential diagnosis of these diseases and the precautions to be taken will be discussed in detail.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Nihat TOPLU
Learning Outcomes
1.To have general information about zoonotic diseases
2.To have knowledge about bacterial zoonotic diseases
3.To have knowledge about the pathogenesis of zoonotic diseases
4.To have knowledge about specific zoonotic diseases in domestic animals
5.To have knowledge about morphological changes seen in zoonotic diseases
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Jones, T.C., Hunt, R.D., King, N.W., (1996) Veterinary Patology, Waverly Company, Philadelphia, USA.
2.Thomson, R.G., (1978) General Veterinary Patology, W.B.Saunders Company. Philadelphia, USA.
3.Gavin, M.D.M., Zachary, J. F. (2007) Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease, Mosby, London, UK.
4.Robbins, K. C. (1992) Basic Pathology, W.B.Saunders Company, Philadelphia, USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to zoonotic diseases
Week 2 - Theoretical
Diagnosis of zoonotic diseases
Week 3 - Theoretical
Pathogenesis of zoonotic diseases
Week 4 - Theoretical
Bacterial zoonotic diseases
Week 5 - Theoretical
Anthrax, Ruam, Leptospirosis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Tularemia, Brucellosis, Psittacosis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cat scratch disease and other bacterial zoonoses, Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Viral zoonotic diseases
Week 9 - Theoretical
Rabies, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome- AIDS
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ebola, Avian Influenza and other viral zoonoses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Parasitic zoonotic diseases
Week 12 - Theoretical
Trichinosis, Toxoplasmosis, Trematodosis, Giardiasis, Malaria, Echinococcosis and other parasitic zoonoses
Week 13 - Theoretical
Fungal zoonotic diseases and zoonotic diseases caused by acellular non-viral pathogenic agents
Week 14 - Theoretical
Overview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading501050
Individual Work401248
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026